Scientist

Description of Responsibilities

• Develop and submit proposals for research funding to extramural and intramural Department of Defense (DoD) organizations.
• Perform surgical procedures in animal trauma models to evaluate candidate blood products and potential therapies.
• Design and conduct studies optimizing platelet storage conditions.
• Provide laboratory research and lead a research team.
• Provide data analysis, publications, and presentations.
• Collect and record experimental data using computers and hemodynamic monitoring instruments.
• Create and implement new databases for new protocols.
• Perform data entry and database maintenance and manipulation.
• Maintain properly secured subject and sample documentation.
• Perform appropriate statistical computations on raw data using software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Sigma Plot/Stat, and GraphPad Prism.
• Support funding activities, review scientific documentation and literature, and establish and maintain collaborations.
• Perform scientific peer review for local protocols.
• Provide consultation on relevant complex projects to DoD members and external collaborators.

Degree/Education/Certification Requirements

• Ph.D. (MD or DVM with a research concentration acceptable) in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences/ Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)

Required Skills and Experience

• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ph.D. (MD or DVM) in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) with relevant post-doctoral experience of 10+ years.
• Ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or strong interpersonal skills to deal with various personalities and personnel in a variety of positions, as well as the ability to cohesively lead a team comprised of research technicians/ (under)graduate students.
• Ability to successfully perform the above responsibilities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Worked in a Principal Investigator (PI) or Program/Project Manager (PM) role.
• Experience with writing and/or obtaining grants/funding.
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) experience/documentation.
• Experience with hemorrhage, radiation models, dissection of veins, and traumatic injury.
• Experience with testing and administering drugs on animals.
• Experience with in vitro testing of pharmaceuticals for FDA approval.
• Experience developing high throughput cellular models for reclassifying current FDA approved drugs and therapeutics.
• Experience supporting multiple proposals in a functionalized matrix organization.
• Experience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conduct of laboratory work.

Citizenship and Clearance

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.

About the Role

• Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings (BAH) is a fast-growing government service provider.
• We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories.
• We are an Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified business.
• We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.